What if rest isn’t a break from your purpose, but a return to it? Slowing down doesn’t mean you're doing nothing—it means you're growing in less visible but deeply impactful ways. Slowing down gives you access to new ideas, deeper alignment, and truer desires. Sometimes the next big thing can only emerge when you're not trying to force it. Otherwise, it's the hustle moving you forward, not the heart, not the purpose.

In this final episode of Season 3—and my 200th—I’m talking about something that’s been hard but necessary: slowing down. Not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, creatively. If you’ve ever felt like your worth is tied to what you produce, this is for you. I share how I’ve been shedding the pressure to constantly build, choosing rest over burnout, and stepping back from roles that drain me—like always being the “fixer” or the go-to emotional support. This isn’t about quitting. It’s about redefining growth, reclaiming energy, and trusting that the next big thing doesn’t come from force—it comes from space. Season 4 launches in September, but until then, this episode is a reflection, a boundary, and a reminder to reclaim whatever part of you has been waiting to breathe.

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Today’s guest brings a story many will recognize all too well: the slow unraveling in a toxic job and the brave decision to walk away. Valerie “Val” Kleinhans, a Pittsburgh native now living in Minnesota, made her name in radio before choosing to leave the industry in 2018. But the mic wasn’t done with her yet. During the pandemic, Val reignited her love of broadcasting through podcasting, launching Vigorously with Val, where she explores life with effort, energy, and enthusiasm. In this episode, Val and I talk candidly about the signs it's time to go, the fear of leaving something familiar, and the power of choosing yourself—and your passion.

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How does one turning down Beyoncé tickets to honor peace and priorities: by following the fuck yes energy. If it’s not a full-body “fuck yes,” it’s a hard no. And that, friends, is your permission slip to choose yourself. In this solo episode, I dive into the power of trusting your gut and making choices rooted in alignment — not obligation.

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Jason Williams isn’t just a choreographer—he’s a movement architect. A powerful force and professional dancer, Jason shares his story of staying true to himself, his professional career and the inspirational art behind his empire: The Jason William Experience.

Jason has shaped dancers, inspired artists, and brought his signature blend of old-school foundation with new-school swagger to studios across the world. His classes aren’t just about hitting the choero; they’re about feeling the music, stepping into your confidence, and owning every damn inch of the room.

Jason Williams doesn’t just teach dance—he cultivates stardom.

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Not every space is going to be a win and a place where you can thrive. So, you gotta ask some powerful questions. Before going to parties, events and accepting invitations it is important to ask: Who's All Gonna Be There. In all honesty, I considered calling this episode: The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation with at a Party (you know I love some SNL) because that was the catalyst for my storming out of a party, but it was bigger than just a tragic conversation with a tragic women. It was important to back up and ask better questions as to why I was in that situation in the first place.

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What do a shark vacuum, a brand-new lamp, and a mountain of wasted consumer goods have in common? They were all saved from landfill doom by today’s guests, Carina Ross and Jess Durdon: the sustainability-savvy duo behind Dumpster Fires Everywhere. Greenwashing is out. Real sustainability starts where the PR spin ends, and sometimes, that’s in a dumpster.

In this episode, we dive (literally) into the world of dumpster diving, upcycling, and eco-conscious rebellion. Carina and Jess share how their casual college dives evolved into a viral movement that’s equal parts environmental activism and “WTF did we just find?” They dish on their wildest rescues, why waste culture needs a reckoning, and how to save the planet and your wallet while laughing your ass off. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about trash.

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Today, we’re celebrating two years of The Empowered Millennials: from a mic and a rebellious dream to a global community of badass, child-free, single women (and a few honorary rebels who just get it). In true toddler fashion, we’re stomping louder, throwing tantrums at the status quo, and demanding the world make room for lives built on our terms.

Cheers to two years — and we’re just getting started.

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Oh, so you got a partner and abandoned your friends and community? A true love story insert eye roll

We’ve been taught to shrink our lives for a +1, like partnership is the ultimate achievement. But what if the real goal isn’t disappearing into love, but expanding into connection with community? In this episode, we’re unpacking the limitations of romantic partnership and the cultural lie that it’s the ultimate life goal: especially for women. Too often, people vanish into relationships, abandoning their friendships and communities like everything before their partner was just filler. I challenge the idea that love is linear or hierarchical, and ask why society treats romantic love as the only “real” love worth prioritizing. What happens when you treat community as sacred, not secondary? Why do we stop showing up for our people the moment we’re “chosen”?

I explore the emotional cost of disappearing into a relationship and how to build a life that honors all the love you hold. Because connection shouldn’t shrink when romance enters: it should multiply.

Let’s redefine what a full, connected life actually looks like.

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